Network & Telecommunications Specialist 2

Closely supervised, mid-level position. Successful candidate will participate in the immediate support of Campus Networking infrastructures and Telecom. Assist with network support and troubleshooting of main Campus Academic/Administrative networks as well as Residential Life networks for student residents. Will assist Telecom Coordinator as needed in the daily management of Phone system and related resources through-out Campus., * Utilize centralized Helpdesk tracking software for all levels of customer service engagement.

• Triage Helpdesk calls for all network requests from across campus including phone issues.

• Assist network administrator in the planning, expansion, and troubleshooting of ULM campus networks.

• Assist telecomm coordinator in the daily support of phone system environment.

• Works in a support/resolution role for technical issues when Students experience Internet access problems within Residential Life facilities. Includes WiFi and LAN-lines in residence rooms.

• Coordinate with Residential Life when interaction is required with residents for network troubleshooting.

• Work with other IT staff when needed for support resolution.

• Required to work afterhours in the event of unexpected or planned outages.

• Assist IT security officer in operational network support of surveillance cameras and door security controllers.

• Engage with 3rd party cabling contractors for new cabling requests or repairs.

• Other duties as required.

Do you have experience in Windows Server administration?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Required to have a bachelor degree with a concentration in computer networks, one or more network certifications, and 1 year of internship in enterprise network systems. OR 5+ years of real-world field experience with enterprise grade networks and network systems.

• Working ethernet Layer 1-3 knowledge is required.
• Certification or knowledge of Juniper/JUNOS/Mist is preferred.
• Optical networking knowledge is useful.
• Experience in all desktop/server types (Windows/Linux)
• Certification or proven field knowledge in cabled networks including fiber optic standards, CAT5/6 and POE standards.
• Knowledge in phone systems infrastructure is useful.